Is a 2017 iMac Still Good?

[@charleneb.6583]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. After a visit to the Genius Bar with NO successful solution and considering trading in my 2019, iMac for a new version, I am now using my iMac. Your directions (along with others) were extremely helpful in getting it to run. It's faster than ever. And I was able download the newest operating system and transfer all my files. Thank you again. (I'm actually typing this review from my faster MAC. It would not have been impossible prior to the external drive install.)

[@loualcala]

I have the exactly same iMac, it was my main machine for long time, now I have a MacBook Pro and this beautiful machine is for my kids. Unfortunately recently OS updates make it very slow, and some times it freezes on the loading screen. I’m getting the OWC upgrading kit replace the HDD with a 1TB SSD, and also upgrading to 32GB, hopefully this is enough to keep using it more years

[@TechInsomnia]

Great idea and you’re gonna notice a lot more speed once you’re upgrade is complete. I would highly recommend using one of these adhesive kits on Amazon to make sure that the screen never falls off on you. Another key thing I can recommend is to stick with macOS Monterey while OCLP will allow you to install and even newer macOS because it’s an Intel based Mac, Monterey will be the best bet for you. I’ve learned this from experience over the years Ventura Sonoma and Sequoia really are designed for apples M series processors let me know how the upgrade goes and thank you for your comment and support my friend🙏

[@tekiro]

Picked up one of these the 4K model i5 3.0Ghz 16GB RAM and the 256SSD internal for $188 with a one year warranty. I ordered a 1TB Thunderbolt SSD too, so I maximize my storage and speed potential.

[@TechInsomnia]

Great price and excellent value! Samsung SSD? Let me know how it goes my friend 🙏

[@tekiro]

@@TechInsomnia Computer is really fast with the internal Apple SSD. I haven't received my order yet for the Thunderbolt. I'll let you know though. I can say the read speed is as fast as 2000Mb/s on the internal SSD from Apple.

[@TheRafark]

I’m looking to buy this exact config. How does it run?

[@tekiro]

@@TheRafark It runs excellent. It caps out at Ventura officially. I also dual boot it with Windows 11. Runs windows better than most PC's. I actually got mine on eBay with a warranty from the seller which I used because the mic wasn't working and I ended up getting the computer for free after filing a claim.

[@Iamsnuggles]

Question, I am thinking about picking one up, but would you recommend the 2017 or 2018 iMac?

[@TechInsomnia]

Because of how quickly the operating systems are becoming unsupported and how quickly they’re not supporting the newer operating systems I would say go for the 2018 go as new as you can in order to ensure longevity my friend. Hope this helps.

[@davidjohnson6553]

I'm still using my 2016 27" imac and i love it. Its running OS Ventura which I think is the highest I can install. I want to point out one thing i learned recently. If you use Adobe apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) they wont install unless the hard drive is formatted Mac OS extended.

[@gunhed76]

Is running it through an external a better soulution because the OWC upgrade I hear horror stories of the adhesive not working, I just got the same mac just given to me and I upgraded it to Sonoma with 64 gigs of ram,

[@TechInsomnia]

This is definitely the path of least resistance and easiest way to go about it but that being said if you really wanna have the best performance and stability I would recommend opening the computer and upgrading the computers internal hard disk drive or SSD to a Samsung SSD. Depending on your Type of disk drive port if it’s SATA you can go with a Samsung 860 evo inside and if it’s NVMe you’ll need an adaptor to utilize Apple‘s proprietary port with modern day M.2 SSD‘s. Hope this helps my friend.

[@gerdt.7106]

Great Video, thank you. Is there any chance to upgrade a old iPad to use the actual apps or min newer browsers?

[@dimakonstanta1868]

Dual Core + HDD - not good 🙃

[@AOB-SSC]

Super cool video, i was able to get a 27inch 5k imac 2017 from a local college for 275

[@terrytigner9600]

Very nice work 👍🏻

[@TechInsomnia]

Appreciate your comment and thank you so much for your support, my friend

[@drmilance]

I got mine 27'' 2017, with i7700k - 4.2Ghz, Radeon Pro 580, and Apple SSD for $685 recently. No complains! OS gets ready in 5 seconds and I can play Cyberpunk in Bootcamp on medium in 2k 😁

[@krypton1142]

great vid

[@krypton1142]

i got one for £28.50😭😭

[@NextProductionsTV]

it’s awesome how a simple $40 SSD can revive so many older computers, especially if the workload is light.

[@TechInsomnia]

Couldn’t agree more 💯 Some modern day SSD’s can really take an older computer to the next level. The new WD Black SN850X in an 8th gen i5 NVMe slot is shockingly fast and powerful. Noticeable even coming from SN770. I love SDD’s! 💯💪💙

[@rangedbroom9698]

i want to know when you install Chrome, Firefox or any other applications does it now install on external SSD or the internal? please check and share this information

[@TechInsomnia]

It always will because the Applications folder will be on the drive that you macOS is installed and you drag the application from the mounted volume to your Applications folder. That's where the Apps will always go after you move them over. You can erase the internal HDD using disk utility when you format your SSD and partition and mount the HDD after install and setup and all you apps are installed if you're worried about any files going where there not suppose to but that shouldn't happen and you should be fine and it will go smoothly my friend. 🙏 This video might help you with the install process and you can use the newest OCLP 1.4.3 that literally just came out. Its good!! 🔥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ_YdqObhZ2mick I will make another one of these videos soon too and it will be better and better still each and every time moving forward. 🙏🙏💯

[@rangedbroom9698]

@@TechInsomniaThank you soo much, I just did not understand the following part "and mount the HDD after install and setup " how to mount after install? isn't it get mounted automatically when we Erase both disks during boot? also I need to hook my bootable USB when I install OS on external drive right? Yes a new video with more steps will help us a lot..Can I do the same external SSD trick on 2009 Late iMac 21 inch

[@TechInsomnia]

You could try but you might be better off going the internal SSD route with the 2009 only because it's older and more fussy hardware and software wise. 💯🙏

[@reallyimmaturepictures]

I'm using one from late 2014 with an i5 and 32GB RAM for Apple Motion and the like and it works fine, no SSD upgrade or anything💀

[@TechInsomnia]

I like that iMac and know it very well. Beautiful computer! 💯

[@rangedbroom9698]

your video made me order this machine for $230 USD all in..will do what you did here..i was having a 2009 iMac on HDD upgrading to a 512gig SSD + thermal.cable was costing me $90..so changed my mind and bought this instead and now will try and sell the 2009 one for $120-$150USD lol. Help me with any questions in future..also please share steps how to boot it from external SSD the setup and steps for it pls

[@TechInsomnia]

Thank you for your comment and support my friend. 🙏 I recently made a video on the 2009 iMac here if you'd like to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXjHmHeFpZyaga8 Best advise I can offer is to get a high quality enclosure like Ugreen and you can find them on Amazon. Whether you choose to go with 2.5" SSD or M.2, stick with a Samsung SSD. These Mac's mesh the best with them. Evo 870 if 2.5" and 980 or 990 if M.2 and you will benefit from the Pro models if you don't mind spending a bit extra. Will worth the performance difference you will notice. Make sure to secure you enclosure so that it doesn't move around. Make sure who ever uses the machine, knows never to pull out that Type-C cable connected to the computer while in use. The cable quality matters when running of an external with those ports so that's why I like the Ugreen enclosures because they always come with a high quality max data transfer rate cable which is made for that enclosure. I will make another video like this soon in the feature going a bit more into detail about this specific type of workaround/upgrade. 💯 Hope this helps my friend. 🙏

[@rangedbroom9698]

@@TechInsomniaAwesome advice, Thank you, I will be safe using the external enclosure, no kids around so I am good. I am located in Toronto, ordered one from Amazon US for $230, it will ship to a reshipper, then I will have to pay an extra $100-$130 to ship it to Toronto and then I can play with it, do you sell here any for around $400 ? will save me the hassle, I read in a comment on a page you are in T.O , how to contact you directly?

[@TechInsomnia]

I just started a fresh instagram account so you can DM me on there my friend. No posts on that account yet tho but I'll put a profile of a T right now. Appreciate your comment and support always. 🙏 instagram.com/techinsomnia/

[@deannareyes]

Can this Mac be updates to Mac OS 13?

[@kkinva68]

you are in canada but sound like new jersey or brooklyn, your consonants are very hard

[@TechInsomnia]

I’ll take the compliment and thank you for your comment and support my friend 🙏

[@woodyoulove-reynaldguibone6890]

can you upgrade the ram on this?

[@Infinity81092]

No

[@onomatopejaB]

This is 2015 iMac IMO. 2017 has 2400mhz ram, not 2133. EDIT: ok, it has 2 thunderbolts so 2017. so what - Apple placed 8gb of 2133 even that system is capable of 2400? I’m confused 😏 week ago I upgraded ram in 21.5 2017 to 32gb ram (~50$) and sata SSD (~50$). It was fusion drive so it has pcie drive bay, but you need specific adapter to use nvme. Cool Mac :)

[@Anne6621]

why such an old OS like Catalina on such a new computer

[@SpecSwamp]

Catalina is newer than the computer though

[@Anne6621]

@@SpecSwamp it can up grade to Ventura

[@SpecSwamp]

@@Anne6621 Yeah

[@JESSEKEANU905]

good video bro

[@JairoMendozaAnimations]

Is That The Old KZbin Layout?

[@TechInsomnia]

Not sure what you mean my friend?

[@RobloxianX]

It can be bought on eBay for $100. If you want to give your kid their first computer, this is it. This and an iPhone SE 1st Gen 16GB for $50. Give them the bare minimum so they aren't addicted, and their childhood will be much better.

[@Zer0_UT]

the 2012 macbook pro is still good. so of course the 2017 imac is still good